When David finally has a chance to climb the mountain behind his new home he has no idea he is about to meet a fabulous mythical creature. Even if he had known, who could have guessed that a Phoenix would turn out to be so stuffy, so pompous - and so utterly endearing? (To say nothing of its fondness for Aunt Amy's sugar cookies!)
When the Phoenix decides to take a hand in David's education the adventures - and the hilarity - really begin. Alas, the wonderful visits to griffons, sea monsters, and banshees will come to a crashing halt if the scientist stalking the Phoenix is successful.
A tale filled with high humor and deep humanity, this much-beloved classic springs to new life in a full cast recording that features the author himself as narrator.
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"A charming old-fashioned fantasy which is back in print, featuring David, a young boy who meets a professorial-type phoenix on the mountain behind his house. The phoenix takes David 'under his wing,' so to speak, and the two take off on many marvelous adventures. Terrific read for 8-12s. " — Christine (4 out of 5 stars)
"A charming old-fashioned fantasy which is back in print, featuring David, a young boy who meets a professorial-type phoenix on the mountain behind his house. The phoenix takes David 'under his wing,' so to speak, and the two take off on many marvelous adventures. Terrific read for 8-12s. "
" I love the British language... Iove the humor of it. Fun book. "
" MCL. Funny. David encounters various mythological creatures in the course of his adventure with the Phoenix. "
" A charming children's story. The vilification of the Scientist bugs me a little, but it's still a good book. "
" Listened to the audio version. I love Fullcast Audio! "
" I have loved this book since mom first read it to me years and years ago. They don't make them like this anymore. "
" I love this book, but it's one of those that I have loved since the first time. :) "
" I literal cried near the end until I finished it. "
" I love this story .If anyone has this w/ the jacket I 'm looking for a copy.It's about character, friendship, and keeping your word. "
" This book was everything I remembered from when my dada read it to me the first time! It's funny (that Phoenix is a character) and full of adventure. Make sure all of your budding readers have a copy! "
" This is a cute book for young readers -- 2nd & up. A boy & his phoenix: adventures ensue. "
" The phoenix is the ultimate mythical creature. This is a sweet story. "
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